The real reason George Allen's comeback is doomed

Women Will Have Authentic Leaders in Upcoming Congress
Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of the Susan B. Anthony List, has a new article at Politics Daily talking about how women will have real, authentic leadership in the upcoming session of Congress. While pro-abortion women like Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her friends will no longer be calling the shots in the House, new pro-life women will be there and in the Senate who will stand up for the pro-life values a majority of women share. The 2010 Elections represent not just a good result for pro-li...

On The Republicans Being Nuts
Paul Waldman says: I doubt anyone would deny that at the moment, the Republican Party takes a harsher view of apostasy than their Democratic counterparts. You know, I think I might be tempted to deny it. Now, I'll agree in one set of cases: Primary Elections in inhospitable states or districts. There, I think we can see a real difference; Democrats in GOP-leaning districts generally try to find a Candidate who can win even if she won't be a reliable vote in Congress, while Republicans tend to ...

Salon: "The real reason George Allen's comeback is doomed"
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At Obamas request, Kaine will stay on as DNC chair (The Ticket)
Tim Kaine announced Sunday he will stay on for another term as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The former Virginia Governor told CNN's "State of the Union" that President Obama had asked him to remain in the job ahead of the 2012 Campaign. "He wants me to continue in this spot, and that's what I'm going to do," Kaine told CNN, adding that he looks forward to being the president's "advocate and promoter" during the upcoming Presidential Election. The DNC chair had been mentioned ...

Mike Huckabee: Hometown Heavyweight
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas - Although Mike Huckabee burst onto the national scene on the strength of a diet book, Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork: A 12-Step Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle, now that the former Arkansas Governor is preparing for his second run at the GOP nomination, he seems to have regained much of the girth he so famously shed. Still, grass roots Arkansans don't seem to be holding his weight against the backsliding Baptist preacher. At least tha...

HHS Paying Google with Taxpayer $ to Alter 'Obamacare' Search Results
The brazenness of the Obama Administration never ceases to amaze. Try typing "ObamaCare" into Google, and you'll find that the first entry is now the Obama administration's www.healthcare.gov. If you don't particularly like that result, you'll probably hate the fact that you're paying for it. You'll get the same paid-for result if you type in "Obamacare facts," "Obamacare summary," "Obamacare info," "Obamacare overview," "Obamacare questions," "Obamacare explanation," "Obamacare basics," "Obamac...

Did Christine ODonnell Bring Down the Delaware GOP?
Former GOP Tea Party Sarah Palin favorite Candidate for Senate Christine O’Donnell has responded to news that the FBI is investigating her by suggesting it’s part of a plot by political thugs such as Vice President Joe Biden to bring her down. But the Frum Forum’s Noah Kristula Green suggests that O’Donnell brought down the otherwise healthy Delaware GOP. Some highlights: The FBI is investigating whether Christine O’Donnell misused campaign funds during her Senate run....

Rick Scott to be sworn-in as Florida's 45th governor
Tallahassee - Incoming Gov. Rick Scott and his fellow Republicans on the Florida Cabinet take the oath of office Tuesday and celebrate with a day of events that will temporarily shut down the heart of the capital city. The action starts with a prayer breakfast at Florida A&M; University. The Keynote Speaker at the breakfast is former President Richard Nixon's counsel Charles Colson, who pleaded guilty in 1974 to obstruction of justice in the Watergate-related break-in of Psychiatrist Daniel Ell...

TRENDING: Palin re-tweet raises questions
(CNN) - Normally, it’s what Sarah Palin tweets that makes news. This time though it’s what she has re-tweeted. The former Alaska Governor Monday relayed a comment from gay conservative pundit Tammy Bruce, who was expressing her criticism over continued Republican opposition to the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Military policy that won congressional Repeal late last month. "But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already-the more someone complains about the homo...

Sandy Adams & Dan Webster head to D.C. for first terms
A new era begins for central Florida's Conservatives as Sandy Adams and Daniel Webster head to Washington D.C. to serve their First Terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. On a record-setting election night for Republicans Sandy Adams soundly defeated Incumbent congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas by 20 percentage points in Florida's 24th district. Adams' impressive victory came on the heels of a narrow win over Karen Diebel in a tough primary battle. In Florida's 8th District, Daniel Webster follo...

The Challenge To President Obama The Washington Post Refused To Print: "Fight for Social Security And Medicare"
[Note: The following column was rejected by The Washington Post after two of its regular columnists had done similar op-eds calling for President Obama to cut Social Security and Medicare. There was a time when op-ed pages were used by Newspapers (at least those committed to democratic debate) to get some diversity of opinion into their pages. Apparently the Post doesn't believe in a diversity of opinions or debate when it comes to Social Security and Medicare.] Within days of Christmas and th...

DeMint Takes Fundraising Victory Lap
South Carolina Sen. and Tea Party Leader Jim DeMint (R) took a victory lap of sorts early Tuesday, touting that five of his endorsed 2010 Senate Candidates will be sworn into Congress on Wednesday. In an email to supporters of his Senate Conservatives Fund, DeMint said Sens.-elect Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are "are genuine leaders who will stand up to the big spenders in both political parties." The email is a sign tha...

Rick Scott prepares to be sworn in as governor
Tallahassee - With Lee Greenwood singing "I'm proud to be an American," inaugural ceremonies for Gov. Rick Scott and three new Cabinet members - an all-new Florida Re[publican government - began this morning on the steps of the state's historic Old Capitol. Thousands of dignitaries and invited guests fanned out in front of the Capitol. Only about a half-dozen were introduced, with the biggest cheers by far for former Gov. Jeb Bush and his son, Jeb Jr. Outgoing Gov. Charlie Cri...

Right-wingers don't seem to 'get it': Bashing Latinos makes Tea Parties happy -- and is long-term political suicide
This weekend, Fox News' Julie Banderas featured a segment discussing the way Republicans are gearing up to get nasty and nativist on Immigration this coming year -- particularly in State Legislatures where a batch of anti-14th Amendment "Anchor Baby" laws are about to come bubbling up. She invited on Bob Dane, spokesman for the nativist Hate Group FAIR, and Frank Sharry of America's Voice, who pointed out that Republicans are slitting their own throats politically by taking this route. Banderas:...

State faces tough decisions on Tax Hikes
It seems that Nathan Deal is the natural choice for Tea Parties in Georgia. He is all about not taxing Voters excessively yet,anyway. While Mr.Deal has some tough choices facing him early in his  woes of Georgia. In November, voters decided they didn't want to increase car tag fees to pay for a statewide trauma network. Now, some business groups are urging lawmakers to consider other ideas to pay for it.  One perennial new revenue source idea still doesn't seem to have much politi...

What a fellowship, what a joy divine
The movie, “True Grit,” is the drama of a small but relentless coterie of citizens, instigated and lead by Miss Mattie, to gain justice for the Murder of her horse trading father, by the coward, Chaney, down in the Arkansas territory sometime after the ‘civil’ war. It is fitting, I think, that the beginning of the movie incorporates a court scene where one, Rubin (Rooster) Cogburn, an officer of the court (a ‘marshall’) is questioned about his killing of a family of...

To succeed, state must fix its transportation system
By Barry E. DuVal Last month, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2010 Virginia Economic Summit, bringing together more than 450 leaders in business, government and academia to celebrate Virginia's position as an economic leader in the Global Economy. The gathering in Williamsburg also focused on what needs to be done to improve our business climate and strengthen our competitiveness in the coming decades. As we heard from our presenters throughout the day, Virginia continues to offer st...

Sketches of Michigan's congressional delegation
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in biology, University of Michigan, 1974; medical degree, Wayne State University, 1978. Political Career: Has not previously run for political office. PROFESSIONAL CAREER: General surgeon in Iron Mountain, 1983-present. PERSONAL: Married to Judy; five Children. AGE: 41 (Born Jan. 31, 1969) EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Calvin College, 1992. Political Career: 2nd Congressional District Republican Party chairman, 2007-08; State Representative, 2003...

Hasta la Vista: Arnie quits as California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down as California "Governator" Monday, defending his record to the last -- and keeping fans and others guessing about his next move. After seven years at the helm of the Golden State, the former champion body builder turned "Terminator" movie megastar and businessman is leaving his adopted home mired in huge financial woes. But in a newspaper interview to mark his handover of power to Democrat Jerry Brown -- two months after November 2 polls -- Arnie stood by all h...

Follow the leader
The study of leadership goes back as far as Plato - and still it continues to intrigue psychologists, but what makes a good leader? Around me were bosses from around the world - from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates. We were all attending the leadership development programme at the London Management Centre and grappling with the question - are leaders born or made? The leadership business is a massive money-spinner - a multi-million pound industry. But I had arrived for my course with a h...

Schwarzenegger stepping down as California governor
But in a newspaper interview to mark his handover of power to Democrat Jerry Brown -- two months after November 2 polls -- Arnie stood by all his decisions. "The important thing with my job that I've had for the last seven years is, you have to have passion... You can't be afraid," he told the Los Angeles Times newspaper. While he impressed many with his transformation into a liberal Republican and green champion who won Reelection in 2006, his poll Ratings slid in recent years, in line with Cal...

Arnie bows out as California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger is seen at the 38th Cannes Film Festival in 1977. In ... Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down as California "Governator" Monday, defending his record to the last -- and keeping fans and others guessing about his next move. After seven years at the helm of the Golden State, the former champion body builder turned "Terminator" movie megastar and businessman is leaving his adopted home mired in huge financial woes. But as he prepared to hand over power to Democrat Jerry Brown tw...

Hasta la Vista: Arnie quits as California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down as California "Governator" Monday, defending his record to the last -- and keeping fans and others guessing about his next move. After seven years at the helm of the Golden State, the former champion body builder turned "Terminator" movie megastar and businessman is leaving his adopted home mired in huge financial woes. But in a newspaper interview to mark his handover of power to Democrat Jerry Brown -- two months after November 2 polls -- Arnie stood by all his...

Arnie bows out as California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down as California "Governator" Monday, defending his record to the last -- and keeping fans and others guessing about his next move. After seven years at the helm of the Golden State, the former champion body builder turned "Terminator" movie megastar and businessman is leaving his adopted home mired in huge financial woes. But as he prepared to hand over power to Democrat Jerry Brown two months after November 2 polls -- Arnie stood by all his decisions. "History wil...

Andrew Reinbach: Do Progressives Have True Grit?
Two of the stories I covered last year for HuffPost are leading me to the depressing conclusion that if this country gets what Talk Radio wants, it'll be the Progressives' fault. This is not my favorite conclusion. I believe in the common sense of the American People -- I can see you rolling your eyes, you know -- and to my mind that faith, touching as it may be, was rewarded when said People repudiated the Republicans in 2008. But the two stories I'm talking about -- a series of pieces on the...